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Sea Shovel: Designing Set

Starting and finishing projects is a joy, however, the second step–the step we are in now–is painful. The second step is the step where we have to figure out how to do the idea we’re thinking about. The second step includes mathematics, ordering priorities and selecting the best compromises [or "restraints," if you agree with Charles Eames who didn’t believe in compromises]. There is nothing more satisfying than carrying out a solid plan; conversely there is nothing more frustrating than being trapped because a plan was avoided.